Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services

Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Petersburg, VA. Operating out of 4 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 125 N Union ST, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3237.

804-733-2328

804-733-3954

Mailing: 125 N Union ST, Petersburg, VA, 23803-3237

98 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

80

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

18

Total Calls
5,224
Fire Calls
3.4%
EMS Calls
45.4%
Other Calls
51.2%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
9m 54s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1163 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
2h 40m 9s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
3.4% (179 calls)
Total EMS Calls
45.4% (2,372 calls)
Total Other Calls
51.2% (2,673 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Incident command
Busiest Month
August (545 calls)
Busiest District
002 (1,957 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1163 calls)
Avg. Response Time
9m 54s
Avg. Call Duration
2h 40m 9s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4
Mutual Aid Received
134
Mutual Aid Given
38